The language was ambiguous "must be connected" was interpreted by some as "must be directly connected". Because our Q&A wasn't answered to clarify that last year we had to forgo it as not to run into problems.

If I recall correctly, the blue box item was added later.

Either way, clarifying that rule to allow it this year (clearly) would be a help, but w/ just 2 devices shouldn't be something we need to do.